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AO66 LZB

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 LZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,562 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,414 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front discs are lipped

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,216 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 61,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AO66 LZB is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO66 LZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO66 LZB registered?

AO66 LZB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is AO66 LZB safe to buy?

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